How about a Face-Kini?

  • How about a Face-Kini?
    How about a Face-Kini?

  • Latest fad
    Latest fad

    The latest Chinese swimwear fad is the face-kini

  • Trend-y
    Trend-y

    A new kind of swimwear trend is sweeping the Chinese beaches in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province

  • Unisex!
    Unisex!

    As the weather gets hotter, both men and women are seen appearing on the beaches wearing full body suits that cover from head to toe.

  • A bit odd...
    A bit odd...

    The upper part of the swimsuit has a ski-mask with holes cut out at appropriate places to leave the eyes, nose and mouth exposed, giving the wearer an odd look.

  • The name
    The name

    The Netizens are calling the swimwear 'face-kinis'

  • Jellyfish beware!
    Jellyfish beware!

    The mask are a way for Chinese bathers to protect their skin from the sunburn, but it turns out that they are equally handy at repelling insects and jellyfish

  • What's the Price?
    What's the Price?

    Facekinis started as a do-it-yourself garment, but now they can be found at swimwear shops for 15 to 25 yuan ($2.40 to $4.00) each